Data Centres & Power Demand: Malaysia’s TNB says it has supplied electricity to 36 operating data centres (about 4.5GW) and met demand for 23 under construction, as peak demand is projected to surge by 2035—raising big questions for grid upgrades and green energy planning. Corporate Deals & Defence: RENK plans to expand naval propulsion by acquiring UK’s David Brown Defence, adding submarine transmission tech and low-noise systems, with completion expected in Q4 2026. UK Consumer Protection: The CMA fined StubHub and Marks Electrical for “drip pricing,” ordering refunds and adding to a growing enforcement push on total headline prices. Small Business Hiring: The US NFIB reports small business job openings stayed essentially flat in June, but more owners can’t find qualified workers—keeping hiring plans steady yet constrained. Social Media Age Checks: A study found Australian platforms didn’t request age proof on test accounts claiming users were 16, undermining the effectiveness of the under-16 ban. Business Finance & Markets: Pakistan’s SECP says 21 listed firms raised over Rs20bn in FY26, while India’s Info Edge shares jumped 13% on Q1 updates and Trent shares fell after its June-quarter business update. Cyber/Resilience & Training: Databarracks acquired Acumen to bolster business continuity services, while CommLab India ranked #2 for simulation training—both pointing to resilience and skills as board-level priorities. Local Business & Community: Harare launched a one-year interim sports development committee to push a more decentralised, community-driven sports economy.